Never did I imagine that I would ever see rain in the desert. As I write this it is pouring down rain in Baghdad. It is really wild to have your own visions of how a place is and then you get there. For example, little did I ever know that it was anything but scorching hot here, but then I get here and at this time of year it feels a lot like early fall in Virginia (but its not as pretty though). Now Kuwait is a different story. In Kuwait it is bearable at night but an oven during the day. But anyway, I failed to post yesterday but I was faithful to remember to do it today. Yesterday was a good Lord's day. I guest preached at the 7PM Contemporary service (my service is the general protestant at 10AM, but I was asked to fill the pulpit at the 7PM). It is a good time most of the time. There are some issues which require counseling of Soldiers, and I absolutely hate staff work but that is one of the things I do. I enjoy going out and visiting with my Soldiers and letting them know that someone cares. I am also looking forward to getting promoted to Captain soon and getting my packet together for active duty accession.

There is really not a whole lot to report on because there is really not a whole lot going on. I counsel, I attend staff meetings, I work the worship service and spearhead one of the Bible studies. But the big thing is, I am getting to do ministry and I am feeling fulfilled and further confirmed in my calling to serve. I was telling someone the other day, there was a time when no one wanted to take me seriously as a minister of the Gospel, but now I am being taken seriously, and it is a blessing.

All for now